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Avalanche: Cascade Ridge

Observer Name
Woody
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Region
Provo » Cascade Ridge
Location Name or Route
Little Baldy Bowl
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
2,750'
Comments
Crown wrapped from WNW to South. WNW failed on facets and lighter density snow, while the more southerly portions were on top of crusts (most likely a temp/rime crust)
Coordinates